The Big Five Animals In Uganda
The big five animals in Uganda were named so because of the fact that the hunters always found them hard and very dangerous for them to hunt on foot.
The name big five is now recently used by many people and tour operators in Uganda. Big five animals in Uganda basically includes; the lion that is known as the king of the Jungle . The lion is also known for being the most powerful and the majestic creature.
Leopard that is a solitary animal known for their strength and bravery . They also have the ability to jump up high. Other big five animals are elephants, Rhinos and buffaloes.
Come and spent time in this amazing country Uganda. Have a humble time to encounter all the big five with a mind blowing experience. You can as well book your travels with Beyond sights safaris for unforgettable memory.
Where can you see the the big five animals in Uganda
The big five animals in Uganda
The big five animals in Uganda can clearly be seen in UWEC (Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre) . It gives you a closer encounter with them since they are enclosed.
The zoo gives you more advantage to see other animals. Like the Tiger ,shoebill ,giraffe,hyenas,Rhino,Buffalo,peacock among others. It offers a breathtaking experience because seeing all the big five and other added animals at the zoo is a guarantee.
See the big four out of the big five in Murchison falls National Park,Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kidepo valley National Park though its not predictable due to nature.
Lake Mburo national park offers a great view of buffaloes and elephants however seeing the Leopards is a little bit tricky.
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary a place in Uganda that houses about 41 Rhinos. According to 2024 Rhino population and it offers a good view to the Rhino lovers and researchers.
Besides Uganda, one can as well view the big five animals in kenya ,Rwanda and Tanzania. we design the best packages for you basing on the area of your interest. Have the best big five experience in any of the country however Kenya and Tanzania offers additional experience of the great migration.
Uganda and Rwanda offers additional experience of mountain gorilla tracking which is a lifetime experience.
Why are they called the big five
Elephants,buffaloes,Rhinos, leopards and the lions are referred to as the big five animals due to the following reasons. They were very hard and the most dangerous animals to hunt on foot by the hunters of that time during the 19th century.
The animals are high on the food chain and they help in the balancing of the ecosystem and thus the name. Big five animals in Uganda play a big role in the conservation of the environment. This is due to the predators predation system.
Its amazing watching these creatures close. Book your trip with Beyond sight safaris for the best experience.
